Michele D. Gartland

Michele D. Gartland

Attorney

Michele Gartland practices in the areas of trusts and estates, elder law, corporate law, nonprofit, and provides expertise in a wide range of estate planning instruments, pre-nuptial agreements, and corporate documents. She works with clients to gain a thorough understanding of their goals and values as she develops individualized plans for their family or business.

Her trusts and estates work is characterized by her ability to identify clients’ needs based on their phase of life, as young couples plan for wealth generation and protection of their children, while later in life couples are looking at how best to transfer wealth intelligently. Michele has particular experience working with the intricacies of estate planning for non-citizens and individuals owning property outside the United States. Michele also has considerable background in corporate law, drawing on her years of experience in financial transactions and banking. Often, Michele’s areas of practice intersect as she assists clients with creating family foundations or holding companies for family assets.

Michele lives in Darien, Connecticut with her two sons and is active in numerous community organizations.

Bar Admissions

State of Connecticut

State of New York

Previous Employment

Gartland Legal Services, LLC, Darien, CT, 2010-2014

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, New York, NY, 1993-2000

Chemical Bank, New York, NY, 1986-1992

Education

Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY; J.D. cum laude

Georgetown University, Washington, DC; B.A.

Public Service

Member of the Board of Directors of Horizons at New Canaan Country School, current